The Bonnie J. Gerner Memorial Scholarship Program
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“Only a life lived for others is worth living.” - Albert Einstein
Bonnie J. Gerner lived her life by this quote. She poured her heart and soul into helping others - her family, her church, and her community. Bonnie devoted countless hours to supporting Green County through her selfless volunteerism to the 4-H program, her church, Family Promise of Green County, and the Green County Ag Chest. In addition to her incredible devotion to Green County, Bonnie worked a full-time job and still found the time and energy to enjoy her favorite hobbies - baking, gardening and building lifelong friendships. Bonnie never slowed down and she never gave up. In fact, her family often wondered how she did it all.
In the words of Elizabeth Andrew, “Volunteers do not necessarily have the time, they have the heart.” And Bonnie certainly lived up to this truth.
If this past year has proven anything, it’s that we need volunteers now more than ever. We present this scholarship in honor of Bonnie J. Gerner, her incredible life, and her selfless devotion to helping others.
To be eligible for the Bonnie J. Gerner Memorial scholarship, you must: be a high school senior or college student reside in Green County, and show proof of enrollment in a university or vocational school.
All majors of study will be considered, but special consideration will be given to applicants seeking degrees in fields related to and supportive of philanthropy, volunteerism, and community engagement and development.
To be considered for the Bonnie J. Gerner Memorial Scholarship, please complete the application form, found on the Green County Ag Chest website at https://www.greencountyagchest.com/documents, and essay requirement, include two letters of recommendation from non-relatives, a copy of your high school transcripts, and your most recent resume and mail all documents to: Bonnie J. Gerner Memorial Scholarship Program, PO Box 533, Monroe, WI 53566.
The deadline for consideration is May 15, 2021.
Recipients will be notified by mail and will be recognized as a recipient of the Bonnie J. Gerner Memorial Scholarship at their high school scholarship awards program.
*Note, funds will be awarded upon successful completion of one semester of school. Students placed on academic probation are ineligible and will not receive funding. To receive funding, students must provide the committee with proof of passing semester grades and proof of following semester enrollment.
Thank you, The Bonnie J. Gerner Memorial Scholarship Committee
